WISTA Maritime Meet-Up Program
Mentoring program
- Language: Norwegian
- Category:
- Mentees: Industry-Specific/Women in Business
- Mentors: Experienced leaders (female and male) in the maritime industry. Expected to empower the mentee, actively listen, provide feedback, and offer insights.
- Program page: https://wistanorway.no/wista-maritime-meet-up-program/
WISTA Maritime Meet-Up Program
The WISTA Maritime Meet-Up Program, active since 2012 in collaboration with Youngship, is designed to create a meeting place for professionals in the maritime industry and experienced leaders (both female and male).
The aim is to support mentees' development aspirations through:
- Active listening
- Sharing of insights
- Contextualizing and exploring experienced challenges
- Providing advice, all with the maritime industry as a backdrop
The next program session will run from September 2025 to September 2026.
Meeting Guidelines
It is recommended that Mentor/Mentee meetings are held in person when possible. Meetings should last between one and a half to two hours, but the exact duration and communication methods are agreed upon by the pair.
It is crucial that the mentoring conversations remain a safe and confidential space for both participants.
Expectations for Mentees
For mentees, the program is intended to be mentee-driven, and they are expected to:
- Drive the conversations forward
- Confirm the date, time, and location for each meeting
- Come prepared with a goal, topic, or question to make efficient use of the mentor's time
- Communicate preparations and agendas in advance
Expectations for Mentors
Mentors are expected to:
- Empower the mentee
- Actively listen and explore scenarios
- Provide feedback
- Offer personal insight, options, and ideas when the mentee is ready for them
- Help the mentee explore career paths
The program is run by WISTA Norway and continues its cooperation with the Norwegian Shipowners Association, YoungShip, and TOOL.
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